Church of Ireland
Calry Parish Church
Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh
Notice Sheet
21 April 2024 – Easter IV
Rector: Ven Patrick Bamber Tel: 071 91 46513
Associate Minister: Canon Ronnie Bourke
email: rector@calry.ie fb:/calryparishchurch www.calry.ie Day off – Monday
A diverse yet unified community of all ages, sharing the message of Jesus by word and deed in Sligo and beyond.
Today
Welcome to worship today!
11.00 am Service of the Word led by Canon Ronnie Bourke with Revd Luke Pratt the preacher.
We are delighted to have Eunjoo back after her trip home to South Korea.
Songs are: Light of the world; 352 Give thanks; 20 The King of Love; My heart is filled with thankfulness.
Scripture portions: Psalm 23, Ezekiel 34:1-10 and John 10:11-18.
Sunday School and Bell Tower Group are both on today.
Coffee and tea are available after the service.
3.00 pm Evening Prayer in St John’s Hospital.
Forthcoming Calry Service Times
| Date | Title | Details | Sunday School & BTG |
| 28 April | Easter V | 11.00 am Holy Communion | SS |
| 5th May | Easter VI | 11.00 am Baptism and Confirmation | SS |
Offering
A little reminder that there will be a collection in the service today. Many of us give electronically. There is also an envelope giving scheme. Speak to our Treasurer Margaret Henry if you want to know more about giving.
Calry 200 - Volunteers Needed
This is a significant year for Calry as we mark our bi-centenary. There are two areas that we need lots of extra help with. Firstly, manning the church so that it can be open for visitors throughout the summer from 11 am – 2 pm Monday to Saturday from 20th May – 31st August. Could you help, even by volunteering for one or two days during that time?
Secondly, we have decided to read the entire Bible aloud in the church. By aiming to read for an hour a day, 6 days a week it should take us the summer to get through it all. So that during the time that the church is open each day someone will read at some stage for 60 minutes. The idea is to read it aloud, whether or not there is a group of people there to listen. The hour of reading doesn't have to happen all at once. It is envisaged that whoever is reading will take several breaks, or maybe share it with someone else.
To find out more or to sign up go to this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-_IjVb9DyuR5HGqwa8t1tr_c5zv7IRfe/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117961994215480575933&rtpof=true&sd=true
Tuesday Bible Study
We are now meeting at the slightly later time of 11.15 am in the Rectory. All welcome!
Saturday 8 am Prayer Meetings
Location for the Saturday is:
27th – The Catacombs
Easter General Vestry Results
Our Easter General Vestry meeting took place on Thursday evening. It was a good natured and positive evening. This is the list of office holders. I would emphasize the value of looking at this short guide if you are unsure about what any of this means: https://www.dkea.ie/an-introduction-to-vestry-membership/
Orla Murrin and Tamara Irene from last year’s Select Vestry both opted not to stand again this time. Sneha Mathew is new to the SV and is now Secretary (taking over from Tammy) and Ambrose Bamber is the new People’s Glebe Warden. Margaret Henry continues as Treasurer.
Office Holders (ex-officio members of the Select Vestry)
Rector’s Church Warden: Charles Roberts
People’s Church Warden: Temitope Ososanya
Rector’s Glebe Warden: David Henry
People’s Glebe Warden: Ambrose Bamber
The full list of who is on the SV will be made public soon.
Please pray for all as they take on their roles and responsibilities.
First Things
Next Saturday (27th) is an important gathering called First Things taking place in Moira Parish Church from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm. It’s the first time in 12 years that all evangelicals in the Church of Ireland have been invited to assemble. Bishop Ferran will be there and Patrick plans to go. If anyone would like to accompany him please get in touch. For more information and to book your ticket go to: https://www.firstthings.church/about
Indian Elections
Did you know that the largest election in history is taking place now in India with 980 million eligible voters - 12.5 % of the whole world’s population! Religious freedom in India has come under pressure with the current Hindu nationalist BJP government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indian Christians are asking for prayer for their great nation. To find out more go to: https://opendoorsuk.org/news/latest-news/india-elections/
Congratulations!
Ambrose Bamber was 19 on Saturday.
Points for Prayer:
- confirmation candidates and all our young people
- financial resources for the necessary work on the church
- volunteers to help with 200th anniversary celebrations
- our new Taoiseach Simon Harris
- help for our partners in Kindu and an end to the fighting around Goma
- support for Ukraine in their struggle
- the Indian General Election
I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me – just as the Father knows me and I know the Father…
John 10.14